In light of the terrorist events this year, we thought we’d address a difficult question: Is it safe to travel to Europe? On May 31, the U.S. State Department issued a “Travel Alert” for Europe. An “alert” is much different from a “warning”: An alert is issued to inform us about short-term events that have… Continue Reading

You’ve heard about the ruins, the sun-soaked beaches, the friendly people, and, of course, the fresh, delicious cuisine, but until you’ve toured the country for yourself, you won’t know the half of it! Coming to Italy is an experience that you will remember for the rest of your life. If you’re passionate about Italian culture… Continue Reading

Whether you want to take a dream vacation this summer or you are looking to spend the holiday season somewhere in Italy, you may want to consider booking small tours for sightseeing. Tour groups allow you to have all the fun you can imagine without any of the stress associated with organizing and executing a… Continue Reading

Traveling to beautiful countries around the world is one of life’s greatest pleasures. When you tour, you will get to see and experience a way of life that is fundamentally different than the one you live at home. When you take the plunge and go to Europe, you want to ensure that you have a… Continue Reading

Instead of booking your next vacation at the same location you always go to, how does a week in Italy sound? With delicious food and historic locations, you will be able to enjoy the European countryside while getting a taste of local cuisine. This is a reality for many people who have chosen a culinary… Continue Reading

Traveling with a tour group has developed a negative connotation over the years. Stereotypes of the “ignorant tourist” abound with images of people in khaki shorts and oversized cameras who can’t speak the local language. But things are changing. Tour groups now offer more specialized travel opportunities at a variety of price points. Whether you’re… Continue Reading

Few and far between are those who don’t dream of one day visiting Italy. Its beauty and romance have captured the imagination for centuries. Hollywood has immortalized it as a place of inner contemplation, healing, and a chance to escape from the hustle and bustle of North American life. In addition to all of these… Continue Reading

If you have always wanted to tour the wineries and villages of Italy or put your toes in the sand on an Italian beach at your own private villa, you are not alone. Italy is an amazing country overflowing with things to see and do. We tout the real Italian experience for anyone wanting to… Continue Reading

Few world regions have the same magnetic romanticism as Tuscany. Whether someone was introduced to it for the first time by Hollywood or by its amazing cuisine, it’s impossible not to fall in love with it forever. For people who have been dreaming of visiting this amazing place, the question that seems to keep them… Continue Reading

You’ve decided to fulfill your dream of a vacation in Italy! But there are so many things to see and do that you feel overwhelmed with the idea of planning it all yourself. Guided tours offer a solution, but who wants to be in some big, impersonal group of people? If you’d rather tour Italy… Continue Reading